The viral Netflix hit series ‘Baby Reindeer’ has taken the streaming world by storm. Created by comedian Richard Gadd, the show depicts a version of his own real-life stalking ordeal. The series focuses on the strange and layered relationship between struggling comedian Donny Dunn (Gadd) and a woman named Martha (Jessica Gunning), whose initially friendly demeanor unravels as she begins to relentlessly stalk Donny.
Gadd has publicly reflected on the portrayal of the Martha character, noting that he intended to make her somewhat sympathetic, as stalking is often depicted as inherently evil. He has also expressed concern about viewers speculating about the possible real-life identities of the characters in the show, particularly in light of defamatory messages received by actor Sean Foley, who played Darrien on the show.
The show’s soundtrack features a range of classic rock and pop songs, and some viewers believe they have spotted a hidden code in Martha’s emails that references the show ‘Lost.’ All seven episodes of ‘Baby Reindeer’ premiered simultaneously on Netflix on April 11, and it is currently considered a limited series, indicating that it was conceived as a standalone project. While neither Gadd nor Netflix have given any indication that the show will return for a second run of episodes, the real-life origins of the story may make it difficult to expand the storyline further.
